A vow of silence is an act of contrition in the Faith of the Seven, through which the faithful prove their devotion to the Seven Above.[1]
The Silent Sisters take a vow of silence.[1]
History
As part of his punishment for plotting against Aegon III, Septon Bernard was forced by the High Septon to take a vow of silence and spend the remainder of his days copying texts in the Starry Sept.[2]
After waking up naked on the Quiet Isle, the Elder Brother spent the next ten years as a penitent under a vow of silence.[1]
Recent events
A Feast for Crows
Brother Clement of Quiet Isle had taken a vow of silence. However, during the raid on Saltpans, one of the Brave Companions cut his tongue out.[1]
A Dance with Dragons
When Qyburn presents the new member of the Kingsguard, Ser Robert Strong, he states that the massive knight has taken a holy vow of silence, swearing not to speak until all of King Tommen's enemies are dead and evil been driven from the realm.[3]
Quotes
A vow of silence is an act of contrition, a sacrifice by which we prove our devotion to the Seven Above. For a mute to take a vow of silence would be akin to a legless man giving up the dance.[1]
If it please Your Grace, Ser Robert has taken a holy vow of silence. He has sworn that he will not speak until all of His Grace's enemies are dead and evil has been driven from the realm.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 31, Brienne VI.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 65, Cersei II.